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A New Hope

Since Elizabeth tired, George Wickham offered the Bennet sisters to go for a stroll. They asked if they could bring the dogs, but the puppy sat firmly, refusing to follow. "I will go and rest, "Elizabeth excused herself. George felt uneasy, he could sense Darcy was in danger, he wanted to scout outside. So why not kill two birds with one stone. The blond sister was very pretty, but the younger was clever, not so sure of her beauty.

She went to her room accompanied by Jak and Hurst, who offered to escort her, followed by the puppy, Warrior, and the hawk. Her lady's maid had just arrived and was already in the room. When they arrived at her bedroom, they saw a tall footman standing by the door.

"Mr. Darcy wants us to keep watch while you are a guest here; there are two of us." The tall footman explained. Elizabeth had never seen such footmen, not one who spoke so proper, even with the Scottish accent. Not one who stood like him, confident and arrogant, she bet a relative, very smart.

Jak thought it wise, something was amidst. He needed to check around. "Reginald, I need to look at the surroundings, would you accompany me?" Hurst and Jak left.

Elizabeth was napping when she felt someone lying by her. "My sleeping princess," Darcy kissed her cheek and gathered her on his arms. She opened her eyes.

Darcy caressed her belly, "How is our son? I had no chance to greet him today."

"He is fine, very active. What happened this morning?" Elizabeth noticed that her husband was on shirt sleeves.

"Miss Bingley came in the room, Jak followed her." He didn't elaborate.

"Why?"

He decided to tell her the truth, or some of it. "She has gone mad, she wants what is not hers, me. I talked to Charles. George, my friend, I told you about him, he was the one with me when we nearly drowned; he is here to make sure nothing happens to either one of us. Forget about her." His voice turned husky. "You left too early, I wanted to kiss you this morning."

Heat warmed her all over, Elizabeth turned her body towards his, "You can kiss me now."

He embraced her, "I could kiss you now that is true." He kissed her eyes, her cheeks, her ears until she moved her head to kiss his lips. Their kiss turned hungry; Elizabeth moaned, pressing her body against his and moved her hand to unbutton his shirt.

"Too many clothes," he whispered.

"Uh uh," Elizabeth agreed, kissing his neck.

" I love your kisses, you may kiss me where you wish," he waited.

"You may do the same."

Darcy chuckled, "I will. Have you noticed how discrete the dogs are. The puppy went into the dressing room as soon as I climbed on the bed."

She grinned, "They don't want to be like you know who."

Both laughed, making a joke out of a disagreeable situation.

Darcy kissed her neck, "Thanks for you allowing me to kiss you wherever I wish; I wish to kiss you everywhere." He raised his eyes and saw her biting her lip.

His fingers 'walked' in front of his lips, kissing every place where his fingers touched. "Wait, too many clothes," he thought of their clothes gone.

He looked at her pregnant body, "I want many children, I didn't know a pregnant female was so beautiful." He pressed his body against hers. Both moaned as his lips went down on her.

"I couldn't wait to be with you, I've wanted you all morning long." His body shuddered. His control was vanishing.

"The same, the same," she answered.

"Touch me," Darcy whispered.

The Enemy

Thru an open window, the animal went into Netherfield, not for long. It was dangerous, Jak was here; along with at least two more in this house, two who could end it all; their power was overwhelming. The daughter was here, her presence was undeniable. Which was not a good thing. The Lord would crush anyone perceived as dangerous.

It was best to leave; seconds later, an animal went out of the window. It was spotted by a bird when it turned into a shadow, the bird flew to find someone to report.

The shadow wondered how to destroy the young human, but Jak was there as well. Jak had his parents combined gifts and no longer a young lad; he had grown into one to be feared, and nobody dared to go against him. Besides, Jak was here to protect the young human, his sister's family; thus, any action had to be carefully planned. But if there were so many protecting the daughter, there must be a danger, from who? That might be the way to get at the human male, as long as the daughter was safe. Time to leave for now.

Danger

The walkers were on their way back when Charles reached them, Warrior greeted him. Jak and Hurst caught up with them. A small bird flew over them, singing loud. Jak tensed, "Let's go back."

Jak caught George's attention. They walked ahead, "Our William is in danger. All the deaths in his family were murders. The one, I mean the ones, responsible are around here. Keep your guard up."

Jak's expression was grim. As they approached the house, Warrior went around sniffing, he followed a trail to a window, growling, and barking. Jak went to check.

In the room, Darcy held Elizabeth. He held her tight, peppering her face with small kisses, his hand rubbing her stomach. "I love you. I love the baby. I cannot wait to hold him. Can we stay here all day?" His hand moved down, "I like to be here, "he touched her between her thighs.

"I would like that, but we cannot," Elizabeth asked, "Do you think I am a wanton for liking to be with you.'

"You are my wife. I am glad we can experience pleasure together, it is a gift. Do you want to read Richard's last two letters? He wanted me to be your husband, your lover, and your friend," Darcy caressed her face tenderly. She placed her hand over his and moved his hand to her mouth to kiss it.

"I want to read them, but not in this house. I don't like the sisters," Elizabeth was going to say more when the puppy, Thor, ran to a window, then ran to the door. Thor was no longer a puppy, but an adult dog, enormous in size, a Russian Wolfhound, Darcy recognized the breed. The hawk, screeching, flew over the bed and perched on the backboard.

Thor stood by the door, growling softly.

"You stay here, let me get dressed," Darcy jumped out the bed. He thought of getting cleaned and dressed, and did the same for Lizzie. He reached for the small pistol. You don't need a pistol, ask Jak for a concentrator. Someone was in the house, be alert.

Darcy opened the door, "Fergus, be alert, I need to see George. I will send Al to take your place."

Thor, once again a puppy, barked, he wanted to be followed. "My wife is in there, leave the door ajar."

He took after the puppy, Louisa and Caroline left their room as soon as Darcy came out, "They are indecent, no wonder, she is a country maid. She is a wanton, no mourning time." Caroline spoke very loud, coming towards the room.

The hawk flew out the room straight for Caroline, she screamed as the hawk descended upon . Fergus stood watching. He had seen Mrs. Darcy before. Many young men were half in love with her. Caroline's words angered him. Louisa, cowardly, moved away from her sister.

Elizabeth wanted to see, but it seemed she was unable to get out the bed. Caroline's words went straight to her heart.

Fergus watched the hawk fly over Caroline, screeching angrily. He was astonished, the hawk picked her up by the shoulders, lifted her from the ground, not much, but enough to make her scream louder. Then let her go, but not before destroying her turban and the feathers. When done, it flew back in the room and stood on the bed, looking at her. With its wing, it caressed her hand before perching behind the bed.

Caroline was on the floor, her dress torn, but Louisa stood against the wall. Fergus didn't offer assistance wishing the hawk had done more harm.

Charles, Mr. Bennet, and the Bennet sisters were coming to see what was happening.

Jane and Mary covered their mouths at sight. They were smiling.

"Help me, Charles, they need to go. That dangerous bird attacked, no provocation..."

Fergus interrupted, "Sir, not true, she was speaking against Mrs. Darcy. I rather not repeat what she said."

Jane and Mary were already in the room, Elizabeth sat on the bed, looking desolate. She told them what Caroline said. Louisa was accusing the 'insolent' footman of lying.

Jane wanted to see what Charles would do, she went back outside.

Traces.

Darcy was out of the house when Caroline screamed, he didn't hear, or didn't care. Darcy listened to the voice inside. 'Someone was in, it looked like a large rodent. The enemy often takes a rodent form. I think you were found. It is gone, wait.'

Thor was sniffing all over the place, with its paw it pointed. By the window on the ground, the ground was wet and soft, there were footprints, a person's, then large animal footprints, coming and going.

The windows were slightly open to air the house. Thor's rough stood up.

"Should we leave?" Darcy asked he was fed up. Maybe George could give a Charles, a hand.

"It would make no difference. We know the enemy is around."

"Where is this enemy, and who is it. I should know," Darcy demanded.

Later, when we are alone. Darcy heard.

"I am not sure, "Jak lied.

"Who was screaming, it sounded like Caroline, "Hurst said, "If we are lucky she, never mind."

Jak said, "More help will be here, it won't take long."

Hurst asked, "Are you Elven, or Fae? You are more than you appear, you can trust me. I will keep your trust.

George said, "William, remember when we were drowning, I often remember the stranger. He was not from this world. You remind me of him, the wild Darcy hair, not one color but many. Darcy had all kinds of nicknames in school. But the ladies liked it." George waggled his eyebrows.

"Keep that to yourself in front of my lady wife." Darcy grimaced.

"I will, but I am with Hurst, trust us. I feel you are in peril. We will swear to keep your confidence."

Jak wouldn't say more.

Caroline's lies

She pointed at the room, "He is lying. I think that woman is a witch," she lowered her voice, afraid of saying more.

Charles offered his hand to his sister. He could feel Miss Jane staring.

"Mr. Bingley, my sister, doesn't lie, she is upset over your sister's accusations."

Charles cleared his throat, "Caroline and Louisa, pack, and as soon as we can get a carriage ready, and I can send an express to Aunt Sussy, you will be gone. You cannot stay and insult my guests."

Hurst heard, "Bravo, it is a start. My, Caroline, what happened to you? Though it is an improvement. I abhor your orange garments, and your feathers, not suited for a nice trip."

Jane went back to Lizzie. Maybe there was hope, but Mr. Bingley needed to make up his mind.

Darcy was back. When Thor went by Miss Bingley snarling, she went hysterical, while others grinned, "Afraid of a puppy indeed." Hurst said

Miss Bingley looked at Mr. Darcy, "You must pay for my gown, I will talk to you later, privately."

Darcy ignored her, passed a pouch to George, "Pay her, whatever she says."

He missed the hate pouring out Caroline's eyes.

When he went into the room and saw Elizabeth's sadness, he wanted to hurt Caroline physically. Thor, usually respectful of the bed, jumped with Warrior. They attacked Elizabeth, both licking her face, making her laugh, while she tried to get away from the amorous pooches.

In her womb, her son was content was again. When he was bigger, he would look for the woman, he would remember her voice. He would punish her, she made his mommy very sad. He was an exceptional baby, and he would remember.

The Bennet excused themselves and left the room, Darcy ran to Lizzie, picked her up, and sat her on his lap, while she argued she was too heavy.

"You are but a feather. What happened, what did Miss Bingley say?"

When Darcy heard, he had to control his temper. Precisely what she feared the most. "Do you want to go home?"

"Yes and no, I want to visit a few people that I haven't seen since last year. But I don't want to be around the Bingley sisters, and my parents err, Bennet's home is not a choice." She told him what her sisters had shared.

The Bennet woman might be mad, he thought.

"But how about your younger sisters?"

"Father says they run wild, they have for a while. Lydia is out at 15, and Kitty just does what Lydia wishes. I am going to suggest a finishing school to my father. They cannot be left with their mother, they will be ruined."

Darcy agreed, "Georgiana was in a fine school, maybe, we can look." He rubbed her back, "My love, Miss Bingley lies. Pay no mind, Richard's wishes were for you to be happy, to be with me as husband and wife. Besides, Richard is not gone, he lives inside you. Notice Warrior, he is always close to the babe."

Warrior agreed, he put his paw, ever so gently on Elizabeth, and licked her belly. His tail moving fast.

"He understood, he does," Elizabeth exclaimed. She knew it, but the proof made her mood lighter.

"I need to help Charles, George can help. We will do it twice as fast."

"George is very handsome, my sisters said he is a Vicar."

"He is," Darcy explained, "my father willed him a generous yearly allowance. He is well off, and has invested what my father left him."

"Maybe one of my sisters will like him and then be near me."

Darcy grinned, "I think George shares your hopes. He is lucky in whatever he tries."

"Let me go to help Charles, walk with me, go down for a while." Darcy kissed her.

Caroline

"The wretched worm, Reginald, cannot do that." Caroline raged while having her things packed.

"Charles says he can. It is on my account, I don't share my bed with him. It is your fault." Louisa accused her sister.

"You are better off without him."

"Now, I will be alone; I will never find someone else." Louisa sounded cross at Caroline. "Maybe it is not too late." Louisa left the room before Caroline said anything. She remembered liking Hurst, enjoying the marriage bed, but Caroline drove a wedge between them. Louis saw her life in front of her eyes and didn't like it. She wanted children; the estate was the right place to raise the children. She wanted to be married.

Elizabeth went down, they sat to drink tea. After a while, sh felt strange, like someone was trying to spy on her. She went to Jak and told him.

"You are coming into all your gifts. Maybe someone is, although we found disturbing signs, I think you are safe. Others are here, to guard, all around the house, you will see them, but others won't.

They went to the window, Elizabeth saw cloaked figures carrying all sorts of weapons. She also saw, "My father is her; he wants us to go outside." She exclaimed.